Telehealth Disparity Seen in Cancer Care
Black and Hispanic patients with cancer used telehealth less often than White patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.
Colorectal Neoplasia
Trends Indicate Increasing Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Patients
Recent data trends have demonstrated declining CRC incidence in older patients, and a corresponding increase in patients in their 40s.
Efficacy Profiles of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Screening Techniques
This study compared the effectiveness of both CT colonography and colon capsule endoscopy in detecting neoplastic lesions vs colonoscopy among patients in a colorectal cancer screening program with positive fecal immunochemical tests.
Out-of-Network Claims Fairly Common for Elective Colonoscopy
Out-of-network claims were incurred by 12.1% of commercially insured patients who underwent elective colonoscopy between 2012 and 2017.
AACR Reports Racial-, Ethnicity-Based Cancer Health Disparities
There are considerable racial- and ethnicity-based cancer health disparities in the United States.
Liver Resection May Close Racial Gap in Overall Survival Among Patients With Colorectal Liver Metastasis
Overall survival is significantly lower among Black patients with colorectal liver metastases compared with other races.
Preop Iron Therapy Helps Long-Term Outcomes After Colorectal Cancer Surgery
This study analyzed the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery who received either oral or intravenous iron replacement therapy.
Review Identifies Dietary Factors Linked to Lower CRC Incidence
Decreased colorectal cancer incidence is seen in association with use of aspirin, NSAIDs, magnesium, folate, and high consumption of fruits and vegetables, fiber, and dairy products.
High-Risk Patients Not Aware of Needed Colonoscopy Intervals
Many patients with biopsy-confirmed advanced colorectal polyps are unaware of their need for repeat colonoscopy as well as the proper surveillance interval.
Patients With Colorectal Cancer Report Inadequate Nutritional Support in Survey of Survivors
A cross-sectional survey of patients with CRC revealed a lack of nutritional advice, as well as awareness of its availability.
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